Category: Central Coast Sport
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CRUSADERS JOIN NEW BASKETBALL LEAGUE
The Central Coast has been named in the National Basketball League’s new competition, the Crusaders one of 12 teams to take part in the NBL1 East season. The new league will replace the Waratah 1 competition next year and will include teams in Bankstown, Canberra and Newcastle. (VISION ONLY)
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MOLLY PICKLUM WIPES OUT TOP COMPETITOR IN CHALLENGER SERIES
Molly Picklum, has advanced to the Quarter Finals of the Challenger Series after a strong performance in France. She defied the odds, taking down a top competitor- but fellow Central Coast surfer Macy Callaghan wasn’t so lucky.
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SQUIRE TO TAKE ON WORLD KARATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
A fighter from Lisarow is off to the World Karate Championships in Dubai next month. Declan Squire has successfully recovered from a knee injury that he was told would end his career.
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PAIN IN SPAIN FOR PAPADATOS
After a superb opening round of 68, Dimi Papadatos eventually missed the cut at the European Challenge Tour event in Spain. The 30 year-old Magenta Shores Ambassador still made the highlights reel, draining this putt for a birdie on the 18th. The next tournament is also in Spain, The Challenge Costa Brava, commencing tomorrow. (Audio…
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FORMER KINCUMBER HIGH CAPTAIN REPRESENTING PNG
Central Coast junior Chad Soper is representing Papua New Guinea at the T20 World Cup. Kincumber High School celebrated its former Captain with a post on social media at the weekend. Soper has made 13 appearances for his country in the short form of the game, with his best figures – 3 for 13. He’s also…
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TOOWOON BAY OCEAN SWIM CANCELLED
While there’s been plenty of rejoicing about the return of community sport, next month’s Toowoon Bay Ocean Swim has become another covid casualty. Some of the biggest names in Central Coast swimming have won the event including Brad Woodward. While in 2019 – it was a clean sweep by Sydney’s Carl Sorensen who won the 400…
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SMITH SNARES TWO IN THUNDER LOSS
The Sydney Thunder may have gone down in its opening clash of the Women’s Big Bash League, but the Central Coast’s Lauren Smith was heavily involved for the reigning champions. The 25 year-old took the prized wicket of Adelaide captain and top-scorer Tahlia McGrath in the 17th over. Just three balls later, she also snared…
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CALLAGHAN IN FINE FORM IN FRANCE
Macy Callaghan has been one of the standout performers in the opening round of the Roxy Pro in France. The 21 year-old North Shelly Boardrider moving through to the Round of 32 with a comfortable win.
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JAI OPETAIA EARNS SHOT AT IBF WORLD TITLE
A Central Coast boxer has earned a shot at the IBF world title. Jai Opetaia has until mid-April to fight the current crusierweight champion, Mairis Briedis.
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HUGE PRAISE FOR PICKLUM POOL SESSION
Central Coast teenager Molly Picklum has released highlights from a wave pool session in Waco Texas where she was practicing her aerial manoeuvres. And the response has been overwhelming – stars of the sport like Mick Fanning and Josh Kerr praising her skills, along with her coach, Glen ‘Micro’ Hall. The North Shelly boardrider will…